Don’t let the title of this blog fool you. Being a noncustodial mother (ncm) is no walk in the park. I’ve handled my fair share of issues poorly. Still, there are many I am proud of handling correctly. Those are the ones in the spotlight today. Here I share some ways I was able to be a noncustodial mother with grace. Being a noncustodial mother isn’t glamorous. It can go from bad to worse to even worse in no time…
The force is strong with this one! R2-D2, everyone’s favorite astromech droid since 1977. When I was commissioned by the little man to make some Star Wars cupcakes for his birthday, this handy droid rolled right right up to the challenge. Now I’m no cake-decorating-master, but I knew this cute little droid’s likeness would lend well to a cupcake. So today I’m sharing how I did it, so you can make these Easy R2-D2 Cupcakes too! R2-D2 cupcakes start off…
The Harry Potter series is near and dear to our hearts. For many of us super fans, we long to receive our Hogwarts letter, learn magic, and feast in the Great Hall. To live in a world of wonder making lifelong friends along the way. From the moment Harry first enjoyed treats on the Hogwarts Express, even wizarding food has intrigued us. Thanks to The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook, now we can! Today we used this awesome book to show…
For as long as I know of, one of the top treats at Disneyland has been Disney’s Dole Whip. A refreshing, tropically-flavored frozen treat served right outside the Enchanted Tiki Room. Disney’s website had previously shared some of their insider recipes, but the big ticket snacks hit the blog during the 2020 pandemic quarantine and everyone went wild, ourselves included. Disney’s Dole Whip has enough of a reputation without me sitting here trying to build it up some more, so…
2020 has been quite the year so far. With everyone needing a little inspirational touch of magic during the #stayhome movement Disney Parks stepped up to the plate. Not the baseball kind of plate, the dining kind of plate, which we all certainly love Disney for. They posted recipes of some of their park favorites during quarantine and we tried one! Just in time for an at-home Mother’s Day, here is Disney’s PCH Grill Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast….
As the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging throughout the world, many of us find ourselves still sheltering safely at home. While there are some places beginning to open back up to “normal” that isn’t the case where we are. Often throughout this quarantine I found myself wishing things were different or wanting so badly to go to some places I love. So, if for no other purpose than to keep myself busy and out of the pantry for a bit,…
We all need time to feel special and connect with our significant other. Even during a pandemic quarantine, it’s no different. It is likely more important now than ever before to focus time on our most intimate relationships. Even during widespread lockdowns, it is still possible to make a date night special and exciting. That’s why today we are sharing a quarantine charcuterie date night. Like we pointed out in our other post, Kid-Friendly Charcuterie, charcuterie has been around for…
Watching Rosanna Pansino’s Nerdy Nummies YouTube channel has become a favorite pastime. Her thematic dress and set decor, humor, and aptitude for baking amazing themed treats is unparalleled. She brings true entertainment and inspiration to the realm of baking. While her videos are tutorials, I found myself hundreds of views deep over many years without having made any of her creations. So it was finally time for trying Nerdy Nummies recipes out. Let’s get started! This post will be more…
Once more, it has been a while since I made a cupcake post. I certainly make these tiny tasty treats more often than I blog about them. My latest brought together two of my favorite things. Harry Potter and cupcakes. In celebration of the new Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald movie coming out later this year, and the 20th anniversary of the books, there’s no time like now to plan the perfect themed treat. Harry Potter Lightning Bolt Cupcakes…
Calling all yogis! When was the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? Yeah, it’s been a while hasn’t it? Do you even know how to clean a yoga mat if you wanted to? No problem, we can fix that! Read on to see the why and how to clean a yoga mat. Think about your yoga practice. It is calm, peaceful, dark, and sweaty. It feels good for your mind, body, and soul, and bacteria loves it! The studio…